"Not only is the product superb, the customer service is destined to create raving fans."

"My experience using your site was great.  Plus the follow up on the order was very professional and courteous.  it was refreshing to see a store care about their customers.  Not only is the product superb, the customer service is destined to create raving fans.  thank you for your help and for the amazing DVDs"     Steven Gravano

"....I was so implressed, that I decided to purchase most, if not all of the instructional materials..."

"....Regarding your questions, all went well with the purchase process.  I found out about Glenn Vilppu's teaching material through www.conceptart.org. I started with the drawing manual and was immediately impressed.  Then, based on praise from some members of conceptart.org, I bought the accompanying DVD's to the drawing manual.  I was so impressed, that I decided to purchase most, if not all of the instructional materials....Although, I have only been working with the drawing DVDs and Manual for about a week, I'm already seeing some results and I am very pleased.....The lessons are clear, concise, and well thought out.  They logically build upon concepts in a progressive manner to present a very efficient way of learning.  In my opinion they are simply the best teaching materials I have, and I can tell you I have lots of stuff!!!!.....One of the central benefits I am getting from Glenn's teaching method, is that I now finally feel I have a structured and focused approach to learning.  I no longer float around aimlessly, not sure how to organize my time and practice...."     Jonathan Masters.

".....I was blown away at how clear he made complex drawing issues.  I also like how he approaches all drawing the same -- without bias as to the application of said drawing ability.  He teaches foundations that will help you your entire career.  I have read through the drawing manual now and watched some of Glenn's instructional videos -- and the difference it has made has been tremendous!  He cuts through the veil of mystery that a lot of instructors place around artistic topics.  As I indicated, everything just becomes clear.  In terms of impacting my life I suppose his materials (such as the satchel) has made toting my supplies much easier and it has kept everything at my finger-tips.  In general I have more confidence in my abilities, or in knowing that my abilities are improving......"     Jay Brushett

"...I first ordered the Drawing Manual.  The was the single most important book I've ever read on art...."

".....The DVD's do work as they should.  The information contained on them is invaluable.  There are some issues with the sound, etc.  I'm sure you are probably aware of this.  It is not a concern for me, as I can still hear the lectures.  I was attracted to Glenn Vilppu by the frequent mentions from professional artists. I am an aspiring concept artist.  I frequently see major figures in the conceptual art world mention the value of Glen's teaching.  When I saw Craig Mullins urge an artist to spend the next five years of his life studying in Glen's classes, I knew there must be something to it.  I first ordered the Drawing Manual.  The was the single most important book I've ever read on art.  Many illustrators and animators struggle to develop methods to draw from imagination.  The drawing manual gave me that method.  It gave me a structure to build off of.  I enthusiastically point other artists in the direction of Glenn Vilppu.  If this sounds like a testimonial, its because it is one.  The teaching of Glenn Vilppu has Greatly helped me.  I hope that you will let him know how grateful I am."     Aaron Poe

"...Everytime I watch your videos or open one of your manuals I learn something new...."

"I wanted to thank you for the fast delivery of the 'Sketching on Location' manual.   I also wanted to thank you for bringing the love back into drawing for me.  Wherever my sketch book is the Vilppu drawing manual is right next to it and now, so will the sketching on location manual.  Every time I watch your videos or open one of your manuals I learn something new, even though I could have sworn I've read that before.  You are a great teacher and true master of 'feeling' life the way you see it.  Thank you."     Tony Gaddis

"His teaching has been the backbone of my career..."

"I've received the order yesterday.  Actually I wanted to let Glenn know that his video series, "the Language of Drawing" helped me dramatically in improving my drawing skills ( I studied them in 1998).  And I wanted to get these books for my collection.
 
Since then I began work in the games industry and have become a Senior Character artist at Epic Games (Gears of War, unreal Tournament), and have lived and worked in Paris for Ubisoft (Rainbow Six).  His teaching has been the backbone of my career, and I'd love the opportunity to thank him."     Christopher Wells

"....after watching one of Glenn’s lectures and following his instruction, I have taken a huge step toward drawing like I have wanted to for a long time."

"As you requested, here are my thoughts about why I have found the Vilppu drawing and anatomy DVDs so effective:

First, I find the DVD as an instructional medium very effective. I see and hear the essentials of what is being taught as the entire process unfolds. With a DVD I can easily go back and re-experience the process until I am satisfied. A book, being inanimate, just cannot lead you through a process like a DVD can. In classroom instruction, on the other hand, repetition is limited by time available, and critique after the fact, while helpful, does not reinforce a process so much as seek to alter a result.

Second, and most important, is that Glenn’s instructional style and material make these particular DVDs work very well. As I watch Glenn’s lectures and demonstrations, I sense a wealth of knowledge and experience that he is trying to transfer to me as effectively as possible. As a communicator he displays a great balance of intensity and relaxation, as well as a nice touch of humor. He combines enough repetition for the idea to sink in with enough variation that the material isn’t boring.

The material presented is extremely well organized. It starts with fundamentals that evolve along a continuum into more complex concepts. I find that continuous evolution eye-opening in every application, from spherical forms to much more complex anatomical topics...... I noted that every review of Glenn’s DVDs was extremely positive, and I was not disappointed. I was so impressed with this first topic that I then purchased the Head Anatomy series, as well as the Upper Torso, and Quick Sketch DVDs. All of these have surpassed my expectations. The Quick Sketch in particular has started me toward an on-the-spot sketching facility that I have long sought.

I thought that I understood gesture and basic drawing well enough to pass over the drawing series. I was mistaken. With the idea that I might improve the gesture in my sculptures, I rented the Gesture DVD. Wow! It filled holes in my understanding of drawing fundamentals that I wasn’t even aware existed. I have now purchased the Drawing Series as well. I find that after watching one of Glenn’s lectures and following his instruction, I have taken a huge step toward drawing like I have wanted to for a long time.
 

"....I have not found any classroom or written......instruction that can compare to what I have gotten from the Vilppu DVD lessons...."

In short I have not found any classroom or written (I own about 50 drawing books) instruction that can compare to what I have gotten from the Vilppu DVD lessons that I own thus far. I anticipate purchasing more of these when I have digested all the great lessons I already own.

I mentioned earlier about the reviews........and the role they played in my first rental decision. I make most of my book purchases on Amazon.com, and when I went there looking for Vilppu, I found only some used books offered through the Amazon Marketplace, and no DVDs. Have you considered Amazon as a retail outlet for Vilppu?

I hope this is helpful. Don’t hesitate to use any of this as testimonial or to contact me if you want clarification of anything I’ve written.

In terms of my previous statement:

Since I retired 9 years ago I've been doing drawing and figurative sculpture (including casting some of my work in bronze). I've taken a number of courses and must have acquired almost 50 books on drawing and artistic anatomy. You should know that I find Glenn's instruction on the DVD's the most effective way I've experienced for transferring knowledge from someone else to my doing it. I'm thinking now that I'll eventually acquire Glenn's anatomy series." Joe Krutulis
 

"....I've learned more in those short weeks than I did my entire 26 years preceding."

"....I've been studying with Glenn for about 15 weeks now; and I've learned more in those short weeks than I did my entire 26 years preceding.  he's changed my life, and given me two new eyes through which to see and interpret the world with.  and it's a more beautiful place as a result. 

.....aside from being my favorite artist, he's the best teacher I've ever had; and a warm, sweet, and generous human being...."     Jonathan Hart

"....To say that Glenn Vilppu is a genius is an understatement...."

"Thank you for the quick response!  Yes indeed, please use this as a testimonial of my appreciation of Glenn's excellent teaching, his great art, his friendship, and what he has done for me!!  I have taught art for over twenty years and have been practicing art for even longer.  Currently, I teach Cartooning classes, Basic Drawing for Adults, and Figure Drawing/Anatomy classes at the Art League School of Alexandria (Virginia), a very fine institution.  I also conduct my own private art classes.  My personal work appears in other art related projects.  I am proud to say that I have received a number of awards, among them on from the Society of Illustrators in New York.....I feel truly blessed to be his student...It was my great privilege to study with Glenn in Sarasota....To say that Glenn Vilppu is a genius is an understatement and I am truly thankful that he is my teacher!  From a master like him, there is always more to learn...."     M.S.